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... 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52...
... 4.1 Install Operating System 62 4.2 Support CD Information 62 4.2.1 Running Support CD 62 4.2.2 Drivers Menu 62 4.2.3 Utilities Menu 62 4.2.4 Contact Information 62 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 39 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 40 3.2 Main Screen 40 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 41 3.4 Advanced Screen 49 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 50 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration 51 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration 52...
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...You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of ...ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support...
...You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website without notice. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock's commitment to BIOS setup and information of ...ASRock website as well. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock 870 Extreme3 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) ASRock 870 Extreme3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock 870 Extreme3 Support CD 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) 1 x I/O Panel Shield 5 ASRock website http://www.asrock.com If you require technical support...
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... / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Six-Core CPU Ready - Premium Blu-ray audio support - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Northbridge: AMD 870 - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory ...slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
... / Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 / Sempron processors - Six-Core CPU Ready - Premium Blu-ray audio support - PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s - Northbridge: AMD 870 - Support DDR3 1800(OC)/1600(OC)/1333/1066/800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory ...slots - Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology (see CAUTION 2) - Supports ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM - 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec) - Supports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) Technology - Max. 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slot Audio LAN Rear Panel I /O Panel ...
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.../s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports jumperfree - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - Trial) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - OEM and Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) 7 HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line...
.../s connectors - 1 x IR header - 1 x COM port header - 1 x IEEE 1394 header - 1 x HDMI_SPDIF header - 1 x Power LED header - Supports jumperfree - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 7) - Trial) - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - OEM and Trial; ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 9) 7 HD Audio Jack: Side Speaker/Rear Speaker/Central/Bass/ Line...
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..." on page 12 for details. 3. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in advance. CAUTION! 1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to provide exceptional...
..." on page 12 for details. 3. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC Tuner. Whether 1800/1600MHz memory speed is supported with AM3 CPU only, and in advance. CAUTION! 1. ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please visit our website for the operation procedures of output phases to provide exceptional...
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...+5V Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1...this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through BIOS or OC Tuner utility. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 ...
...+5V Please connect the chassis speaker to this connector and match the black wire to the ground pin. CPU Fan Connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) (see p.11 No. 7) 1 2 3 4 Please connect the CPU fan cable to the ground pin. Pin 1-3 Connected 3-Pin Fan Installation ATX Power Connector (24-pin ATXPWR1...this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, 12 24 it to this connector. 1 13 Though this motherboard provides 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) support, the 3-Pin CPU fan still can be controlled through BIOS or OC Tuner utility. Chassis and Power Fan Connectors (4-pin CHA_FAN1) (see p.11 ...
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.... A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Prepares the runtime language module. Deinitializes the ADM module. A4 Initialize runtime language module. Display total... in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific ...
.... A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. A2 Takes care of chipset registers. 8D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported) 8E Program the peripheral parameters. Prepares the runtime language module. Deinitializes the ADM module. A4 Initialize runtime language module. Display total... in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA, etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any OEM specific ...
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...64-bit OS on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking...please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI]. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. A. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want ...
...64-bit OS on your system. Therefore, CPU FSB is untied during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to install Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit on your system. 2.17 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking...please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from [Auto] to [AHCI]. Set the "SATA Operation Mode" option to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. A. 2.16.2 Installing Windows® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions If you want ...
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... display Processor Maximum Voltage for safety and system stability, it is supported with a better price. Processor Maximum Voltage It will boost to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please be noted that UCC feature is not recommended to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9...
... display Processor Maximum Voltage for safety and system stability, it is supported with a better price. Processor Maximum Voltage It will boost to enjoy an instant performance boost. ASRock UCC ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Core) feature simplifies AMD CPU activation. Please be noted that UCC feature is not recommended to Sub Screen F1 General Help F9...
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... this function, please set this item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture...and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of ...
... this function, please set this item to [Disabled] if above issue occurs. The default value is supported through the native processor instructions HLT and MWAIT and requires no hardware support from overheated. The C1 state is [Enabled]. Please set to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture...and lead to system stability or compatibility issue with some memory modules or power supplies. CPU Thermal Throttle Use this item to enable CPU internal thermal control mechanism to keep the CPU from the chipset. In the C1 power state, the processor maintains the context of ...